Foundations that fund organizations in Upton, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Upton nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $174K to Upton organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Upton around $10K. 8 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Upton
- $174K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MA
- 89%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Upton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nrrc Inc | Foxboro, MA | 1 | $97K | $97K | Preselected only | Weed Treatment Program |
| Jim and Janet Harvey Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Westborough, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Akamai Foundation Inc | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Shades of STEAM: Engineering-Is-Us |
| The Josetta Fund | Boston, MA | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Religious and spiritual |
| Metrowest Health Foundation Inc | Framingham, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Bvt cartwheel care telehealth services |
| The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc | Foxboro, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Education |
| Table Talk Family Foundation Inc | Worcester, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | scholarship |
| Unibank Charitable Foundation Inc | Whitinsville, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Community support |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $1,830 | $915 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Upton, Massachusetts?
Nrrc Inc, Jim and Janet Harvey Family Charitable Foundation Inc, Akamai Foundation Inc, The Josetta Fund, Metrowest Health Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to Upton organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Upton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.